据英国《卫报》2009年6月17日报道,根据中央右翼智囊团今天公布的改革研究报告,中学高级水平考试(A-level)已成为阻碍学生独立思维能力发展的罪魁祸首之一。A-level试卷中出现的尽是一些“无聊的问题”。这些问题甚至60年来都不曾有过任何改变,而且很显然,根本无法让学生掌握大学的必备知识。 According to the Guardian, June 17, 2009, A-level has become one of the main culprits in hindering the development of students’ independent thinking skills, according to a research report on reform announced by the center right-wing think tank today. A-level papers appear to be some “boring question ”. These problems have not changed for even 60 years, and it is clear that students can not grasp the necessary knowledge of the university at all.